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Summer 2000 edition
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Dancing Anyone?
Steel Band night at Chez
Shack is always a party
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(Living and Working
in Vieques cont.)
The
water is warm, not bath like, but warm. It is tempting to pull one’s car
off the road and dive right in - and may of us do just that. One big difference
is that there are more full time residents now. Dinner parties, bridge,
boat trip, meetings of both the Vieques Conservation and Historical Trust
are well attended. In previous years after Easter, when the snowbirds
left, the island felt slightly bereft. No more. The building activity on
the Island seems not to be slowed at all, the lines are as long as ever
at Morales Supermarket and while restaurants are not as full as in season,
they are respectably busy. Captain’s Richard’s glass bottom boat is available
for parties, as well as regular trips and Island Adventures continues night
tours to wondrous phosphorescent Bay.
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Living and Working in Vieques
(part 2)
by Sheila Levin
Summer slowly slips by in Vieques. In the early hours, there is often a
short burst of rain. The sky darkens and one thinks it may be an all day
rain. But a moment later, the sun drifts out from behind the cloud and
we are blessed, once again, with a perfect day.
The temperature hovers around 89 degrees, afternoon siestas are desirable.
The Flamboyan tress are in gorgeous bloom, something the winter tourist
never sees.
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Weather
Even in the "dog days" of
summer, the weather is still mild and beautifull.
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The
Vieques Chamber of Commerce elected a new President, James Weis, one of
the owners of the Inn on the Blue Horizon. James has been working closely
with Burr Vail, the outgoing President who remains on the board. He is
developing a major public relations plan for Vieques with the Tourism Department
and others in San Juan. Burr, owner of Hacienda Tamirindo, has done a magnificent
job as President. He brought the Chamber from the fledging organization
it was, to a powerful and effective tool for Vieques tourism. If you would
like a Vieques pamphlet, one of Burr’s major projects, just write or email
me and I’ll send you one.
To continue on the thread of my last column, living and working in Vieques,
people often know what the Island needs. Craftsmen of all stripes are always
welcome, Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, refrigerator repairmen are
in demand. Experienced wait staff is also needed. Want to open a B&B?
Good idea. Once Martineau Bay opens in the fall, we will have an influx
of approximately 200 more people more a week. That is a lot of people who
may look around and want to buy or build here. So, if you are thinking
about it, let me know. There is no Internet café, no movie theatre,
no really terrific Chinese, Japanese and Thai restaurant. Although several
people consult, we have no interior design business. Creating a place for
yourself here is not hard, if the skills you bring are compatible. If you
have a question, please let me know.
Summer here is, in my opinion, the best of times. It is quieter to be sure,
but not so quiet that one becomes bored. We are all curious about what
changes the large increase of business will bring to Vieques. When the
island gets its first traffic light, I’ll start to worry. But for now,
the lazy, sweet days of summer set the mood.
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2000 - Liquid Murals
